caca
informal, children
In Chile the everyday and child-friendly word for "poop" is caca. Excremento is the formal word, and mierda is vulgar.
Meaning: excrement (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| caca | informal, children |
| excremento | formal |
| mierda | vulgar |
Parents say hacer caca for "to poop" when talking to small children. For animals you might hear caca de perro or the more careful excremento.
Which one should you use?
Mierda is a strong swear word and also used as an exclamation, so avoid it in polite company.
How does it change in a sentence?
Caca is feminine. Hacer caca is the usual phrase for the act.
Did you know?
- The informal verb cagar is vulgar in Chile and in most Spanish-speaking countries, so hacer caca is the safe choice.
Examples in context
- El bebé hizo caca.The baby pooped.
- Hay caca de perro en la vereda.There is dog poop on the sidewalk.
- El doctor pidió una muestra de excremento.The doctor asked for a stool sample.
Example conversation
Marcela changes the diaper of her son Benjamín while her sister Paula watches.
- Paula¿Qué pasó, Benja?What happened, Benja?
- MarcelaHizo caca otra vez.He pooped again.
- PaulaPásame las toallitas.Pass me the wipes.
- MarcelaAquí están.Here they are.
